Asset management firm Vaneck released a report projecting bitcoin could reach $2.9 million per coin by 2050, becoming a global medium of exchange and reserve currency. The report suggests bitcoin could settle 10% of global international trade and 5% of domestic trade, with central banks holding 2.5% of their assets in BTC. Scalability challenges are…
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, has predicted that former U.S. President Donald Trump will gain support from pro-bitcoin and pro-crypto voters while Vice President Kamala Harris will “scramble to come up with some phony ‘digital asset’ policy framework to pander to pro-crypto voters.” Trump has embraced a pro-crypto stance, pledging support at the recent…
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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The U.S. Department of State states bitcoin helped drive tourists to El Salvador, Paraguay dismisses concerns about power fee hikes for bitcoin mining activities, and Salvadoran basic goods’ prices reach record highs. US…
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Congressman Brad Sherman’s anti-crypto comments, urging Vice President Kamala Harris to distance herself from such views. The Ripple executive warned that opposing cryptocurrencies is equivalent to opposing innovation, benefiting Republicans who support technological progress. He emphasized the need for the U.S. to align with other advanced economies with clear…
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On July 28, 2024, bitcoin was trading at $67,872 per coin when a dormant bitcoin address created in 2017 transferred 121.63 BTC, now valued at $8.25 million, after more than seven years. Dormant Bitcoin Address Transfers $8.25M This Sunday, at block height 854,349, btcparser.com’s Bitcoin blockchain parser identified a transfer from a 2017 address, moving…
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At the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Republican U.S. Senator for Wyoming, Cynthia Lummis, introduced the “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill” aimed at establishing a strong bitcoin reserve to mitigate the national debt and strengthen the economy. The bill proposes converting federal assets into bitcoin (BTC), capitalizing on its appreciating value without raising taxes. Bitcoin Reserve Bill Introduced…
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Ron Paul, former U.S. congressman and well-known advocate for liberty, shared his thoughts on bitcoin and monetary policy during an interview with Bitcoin Magazine editor Pete Rizzo. Paul emphasized the importance of liberty and sound money principles while expressing cautious optimism about bitcoin’s future. Freedom Advocate Ron Paul Pushes for Sound Money Principles Freedom advocate…
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Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has answered important questions from its users about the recent cyberattack. The platform explained its socialized loss strategy and the options users have to recover their assets. Additionally, users inquired about asset valuation and token conversion to USDT. Wazirx Addresses Key Questions Following Cyberattack On Saturday, Indian crypto exchange Wazirx addressed…
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On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the 45th president of the United States spoke to a massive crowd at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. The event began with David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, presenting Trump with a 2013 Casascius physical bitcoin loaded with 1 BTC. “Bitcoiners know inflation better than anyone else,” Trump told…
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A federal court has ordered Abner Alejandro Tinoco and his company, Kikit & Mess Investments LLC, to pay over $31 million for forex and cryptocurrency fraud. The order includes $6.2 million in restitution, $6.3 million in disgorgement, and an $18.8 million civil penalty. Tinoco and his firm defrauded 199 victims by misusing over $7.2 million…
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